The Poet Lucy Grealy Had a Series of Operations as a Child

question 72

Multiple Choice

The poet Lucy Grealy had a series of operations as a child that eventually resulted in the removal of one-third of her jaw. As a result she experienced:

• A) stigma.
• B) a life of crime.
• C) passing.
• D) strain.
• E) rebellion.

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Definitions:

Disclosure

The act of making new or confidential information known, which can relate to personal, financial, or legal matters.

Bad Manners

Inappropriate, rude, or impolite behaviors in social settings.

Talking Back

Responding defiantly or argumentatively, often considered disrespectful, especially in contexts of authority.

Teenagers

Refers to individuals typically between the ages of 13 and 19, a developmental stage characterized by physical, emotional, and social changes.